1979 Ford Escort vs. 1972 Mazda 818
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mazda 818 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mazda 818 (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Mazda 818 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1972 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Escort | 818 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2320 mm |